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PGTA - Political Science
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Political Science are looking for PGTAs for POLS0065 - Wars and Violence. Start date: 1st September 2026. Deadline to apply: 11.59pm, 24th May 2026.
Department: Political Science
Modules: POLS0065 - Wars and Violence
Number of hours: The number of hours to be worked each week will be agreed with the PGTA according to their availability but normally up to 180 Hours per module or up to a maximum of an average of 6h per week over the year, if a current full-time student.
Start date: 1st September 2026
Duration: Up to 10 months
Grade: PGTA (Grade 6)
Location: London
Application deadline: 11.59pm, 24th May 2026
Job description
The Department of Political Science wishes to appoint multiple Postgraduate Teaching Assistants in the 2026-27 academic year. PGTAs support teaching and learning in our modules, working with the academic module leads through the delivery of small group face-to-face teaching for students taking modules in the Department of Political Science. Further information about our courses can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/study
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Main duties of the post include being the in-person seminar leader for seminar/s each week, generate weekly class activities, provide demonstrations, facilitate discussion and answer questions for material presented in lectures.
Specific details can be found by downloading the Job Description document:
POLS0065 - Wars and Violence: Job Description
Key responsibilities
- Teaching assistance through the facilitation of seminars and/or workshops;
- Class preparation and meeting with lecturers/module organisers;
- Marking students' work;
- Giving feedback to students;
- After-class contact time with students, including time-tabled office hours
Requirements for role
The applicant must be a current PhD student in a relevant discipline and have a right to work in the United Kingdom. Please see the person specification on the relevant JD for further details.
How to apply
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter only to polsci.staffing@ucl.ac.uk by 11.59pm on 24 May 2026 (no other documents are required at this stage). The covering letter (ideally 2-3 pages) should explain why you are interested in applying and how your experience suits the criteria in the person specification. Please clearly state the modules you would like to teach at the top on your cover letter. Your application may be rejected if your preferred modules are not clearly stated.
Please note the following interview dates:
- POLS0065 - Wars and Violence - w/c 15th June 2026
If you have any queries regarding the posts or application process, please email polsci.staffing@ucl.ac.uk.